Air Force Museum

Description:

The Air Force Museum solely dedicated to the field of aviation and our great air force heroes in Delhi. Its located next to the technical area gate of Palam Air force station, this museum gives us an extensive history of the Indian Air Force and its many expeditions till now. The museum with its vast display of memorials, photographs, latest aircrafts along with their older counterpart, makes for an ideal venue to explore the adventurous world of Indian Air Force. The museum showcases a wide collection of memorabilia of Indian Military Aviation and displays the history of Indian Air Force. The Air Force Museum houses a number of galleries to play tribute to the martyrs who have laid down their life for their motherland. The list of dedications starts from the days of Royal Flying Corps during World War I and II. The Honor Gallery, the Air Chiefs Gallery preserves with pride the medals, bravery awards, operations photos along with war and peace time photos. It has on display various aircrafts like the first plane to fly through the Khyber Pass in 1929, named Westland. Other names include two hunter fighter bombers and Sukhoi 7. The adjoining hangar houses the actual aircraft of different periods, ordnance, anti aircraft guns, vehicles and other assorted items. The outdoor gallery war trophies, radar equipment and captured enemy vehicles. Classic aircrafts from 1950s and 1960s are displayed in the Model Gallery.Annual events in Air Force Museum:

The Indian Air Force is a vital part of the military strength of India. An indispensable part of India’s pride, the Air Force Museum in Delhi arranges for a special programme very year. The grand annual event is held on 8th October every year, also known as Air Force Day. The visitors on this day have the opportunity to see the large transport aircrafts kept at Palam Air Base along with the parade of the Indian Air Force.